Tasting Notes

You love red wines, you say, but don’t know whether to choose the Syrah or the Zinfandel? You like them both, but what to do? Or perhaps you know exactly what you like–Chardonnay, all the time! But what grapes were used and at what percentage? You are the true connoisseur and you want details. Maybe before you make a selection, you want to see which of our wines have won awards. That’s where our Tasting Notes, tips on which wines to drink and list of awards come in to play.

In our Tasting Notes, Christopher Creek winemaker, Todd Crowell, shares his thoughts, visions for the wine, awards they’ve won, grapes used and describes to a tee how they taste. He’ll even explain how they can be best paired and with what foods. For example, Syrah tastes great with meat dishes, Mediterranean delights as well as Mexican and spicy foods. Viognier goes great with shrimp, risotto and creamy foods. Your only limit is your palate and our award-winning wines.

But, as owners of the winery, we have our opinions as well. We have shared our thoughts in the Wines to Drink Now section. And others have shared their views too—read some recent print and online accolades Christopher Creek Winery has received.

Zinfandel
2008 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2007 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2005 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2004 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2003 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2002 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2001 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2006 Russian River Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2005 Russian River Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2004 Russian River Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2003 Russian River Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2002 Russian River Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2001 Russian River Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
2000 Russian River Valley Zinfandel	Read Notes	Print Notes
Petite Sirah
2008 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Petite Sirah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2007 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Petite Sirah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2006 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Petite Sirah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2005 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Petite Sirah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2004 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Petite Sirah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2003 Russian River Estate Bottled Petite Sirah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2003 Russian River Petite Sirah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2002 Russian River Estate Bottled Petite Sirah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2001 Russian River Estate Bottled Petite Sirah	Read Notes	Print Notes
Syrah
2008 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2007 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2006 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2005 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2004 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2003 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2002 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2001 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2000 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2007 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2006 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2005 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2004 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2003 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2002 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2001 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
2000 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
1999 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah	Read Notes	Print Notes
Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Finlay's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon	Read Notes	Print Notes
2006 Finlay's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon	Read Notes	Print Notes
2005 Finlay's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon	Read Notes	Print Notes
2004 Finlay's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon	Read Notes	Print Notes
2003 Finlay's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon	Read Notes	Print Notes
2002 Finlay's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon	Read Notes	Print Notes
2001 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon	Read Notes	Print Notes
2000 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon	Read Notes	Print Notes
Viognier
2008 Catie's Corner Russian River Valley Viognier	Read Notes	Print Notes
2007 Catie's Corner Russian River Valley Viognier	Read Notes	Print Notes
2006 Catie's Corner Russian River Valley Viognier	Read Notes	Print Notes
2005 Catie's Corner Russian River Valley Viognier	Read Notes	Print Notes
2004 Catie's Corner Russian River Valley Viognier	Read Notes	Print Notes
2003 Catie's Corner Russian River Valley Viognier	Read Notes	Print Notes
2002 Catie's Corner Russian River Valley Viognier	Read Notes	Print Notes
2001 Catie's Corner Russian River Valley Viognier	Read Notes	Print Notes
Chardonnay
2007 Russian River Valley Chardonnay	Read Notes	Print Notes
2006 Russian River Valley Chardonnay	Read Notes	Print Notes
2005 Russian River Valley Chardonnay	Read Notes	Print Notes
2004 Russian River Valley Chardonnay	Read Notes	Print Notes
2003 Russian River Valley Chardonnay	Read Notes	Print Notes
2002 Russian River Valley Chardonnay	Read Notes	Print Notes
2001 Russian River Valley Chardonnay	Read Notes	Print Notes
Petite Sirah Port
2007 Russian River Valley Petite Sirah Port	Read Notes	Print Notes
2006 Russian River Valley Petite Sirah Port	Read Notes	Print Notes
2005 Russian River Valley Petite Sirah Port	Read Notes	Print Notes
2004 Russian River Valley Petite Sirah Port	Read Notes	Print Notes